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Leatherwork Specialty
bags and boxes and odd leather things
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Anything can be used as a stiffener or a stay. It all depends on the look you are after and the quality of your product. For example, you can use the cereal box, but it will not hold up. Felt, foam, leather, bontex/texon, interfacing, etc. can be used and work well depending on application. Sometimes the look you want will dictate the stay, but it might require a different approach to construction as well.
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@shoepatcher and @dikman Thank you kindly. Taking the head off hadn't occurred to me. But of course makes sense. And lots of horse pads and dog blankets because it has to travel over the worst 50 miles of paved road in the country. Cheers
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blue duck started following Vibrant Pink Color, Moving a sewing machine, Need Recommendations for Manual Clicker Press and and 7 others
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I am going to look at a cobra tomorrow. If I end up with it, can it be transported laying down in the pick up? Was worried about the oil leaking out of the machine. We've got an ugly storm and crummy roads, so would like to get it under the tonneau cover. He also has a np10 skiver, so guess I should ask the same of it.
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@DavidR1990 As you said you normally buy, I will just let you know that it is a pattern by maker leather supply. However, if you are looking to start pattern drafting, might I suggest starting with something simpler and work up to this. Building a good pattern is a chore in itself. Oh I just seen you are in Germany. MLS is in Texas USA
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Morning all, Far from an expert, but those are Baculites. We have them all over the hell creek formation in Montana. Kids love to find dinosaur parts.
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Hi Don. Thanks for all the work you have put into this.
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Charted Differences Between Singer 111w, 152, 153, 154, 155
blue duck replied to cynthiab's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
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I was trying to think of the company name yesterday. It was Angelus. They have colored shoe waxes. But neutral will work as well, if you're not trying to get more color. A long time ago I read of using a paste wax for cars. Which if you get a quality one it has carnuba wax. Good luck. I'd like to see it when you're done.
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I am sure someone has more and better information, but here is what I do. Orion Calf has a system that is made specifically for crust. I dye, depending on the look you want, using a dauber, sponge, even paint brush. It takes dye a bit differently than veg tan, but similar enough not to worry about it. There are no oil's really left in crust. So next add I add 100% neatsfoot oil, light even coat. Then add a coat of their wax. Using a glass slicker I burnish like crazy. Then buff with the soft rag. Let dry between each step. But, (there's always a but right) my understanding is they are no longer in business. So when I run out of their product I am going to try using a good quality die by another manufacturer. And a shoe type wax for finish. All that said, it will only give you a place to start. Practice and trial and error are what will get you there. Use some of the edges or soft spots to try it out.
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That is really nice.
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Vibrant Pink Color
blue duck replied to TomG's topic in Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.
Far from a color expert, but have you tried adding white to your red instead of diluting it? I have used Orion calf's pink and it works well. However I think they may be out of business. So that probably won't help much. -
@Wizcrafts that was an great thread / sewing explanation. Thanks for taking the time.
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@HughMungis I don't know if you are still calling folks, but you might try University of Alaska Fairbanks. They seem to have a very active native cultural department. They do quite a few workshops for the community on different historical subjects. Perhaps they could help you out or point you in the right direction.
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Also, you will not be able to get a bright yellow with dye. You can certainly get a more even dye job with the above tips, but unless you use paint, the color will be close to what you have.
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@woto if you can post a picture it will help us see your problems. But, I doubt soaking it will help. More than likely make it worse.